American Water Awards $75K in Workforce Readiness and STEM Grants
American Water Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic non-profit organization established by American Water, recently announced Aug. 17 that four organizations supporting communities served by New Jersey American Water received $75,000 in grants, including two Workforce Readiness grants and two STEM Education grants.
The Workforce Readiness and STEM Education grants are part of the American Water Charitable Foundation‘s Keep Communities Flowing Grant Program, focusing on three pillars of giving: Water, People and Communities. These grant programs support general career readiness, financial and business literacy, positive youth development and access to high-quality learning.
“At New Jersey American Water, we know that investing in people today helps create stronger communities tomorrow,” said Mark McDonough, president of New Jersey American Water. “This year’s Foundation recipients are providing meaningful educational, workforce development, STEM and career exploration opportunities that help individuals build skills, achieve their goals and contribute to a brighter future for New Jersey.”
This year’s New Jersey Workforce Readiness and STEM Education grantees include:
Junior Achievement of New Jersey was awarded $25,000 to expand career readiness and financial literacy programming that helps students develop essential workplace skills, explore career pathways and gain practical experience through hands-on learning opportunities. The program prepares young people to succeed in a rapidly changing workforce while strengthening their confidence and leadership abilities.
Students 2 Science was awarded $25,000 to support immersive STEM learning experiences that connect students with real-world science, technology, engineering and mathematics careers. Through hands-on laboratory programs, mentorship opportunities and engagement with STEM professionals, the organization helps students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills while exploring future career pathways.
The King’s Daughters Day School was awarded $15,000 to support its rain garden and water education initiative, which combines environmental education with hands-on learning opportunities for preschool students and their families. The project will create a rain garden on the organization’s campus that will help reduce stormwater runoff, improve water quality and teach water stewardship through interactive educational experiences.